I recognize that your agenda and the duties facing your Chief
Performance Officer are urgent. I have also come to realize in the
current environment that my personal tax issue of D.C. Unemployment tax
could be used to create exactly the kind of distraction and delay those
duties must avoid. Because of this I must reluctantly ask you to
withdraw my name from consideration.

I am deeply honored to have been selected by you and you have my deep
appreciation for your confidence in me. You have my heartfelt support
and best wishes for success in all your endeavors.